Finance Manager

A well-established Hawaiʻi-based nonprofit focused on advocacy and civil rights is hiring a Finance Manager to own the day-to-day financial operations of the organization. This is a high-impact role with real ownership — you’ll work closely with leadership, manage full-cycle accounting, lead systems upgrades, and help ensure the organization’s long-term financial health. If you’re a detail-oriented finance professional who wants your work to mean something, this is worth a look.

• Support annual budget preparation, deliver monthly budget-to-actual reports to department leaders, and build financial forecasts for organizational planning and board reporting.
• Serve as the primary audit liaison, coordinate IRS Form 990 and state filings, and maintain all regulatory compliance requirements including DCCA filings, State Charity Registration, and TDI worksheets.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, record payroll journal entries, and reconcile bank and investment accounts on a monthly basis.
• Lead implementation of expense management tools, payment processing solutions, and automation connecting Quick Books with payroll (ADP) to streamline reimbursements and reporting.
• Conduct daily reviews of operating balances, manage inter-account transfers, and communicate material changes in cash position to leadership.
• Review and approve payroll submissions, coordinate onboarding/offboarding financials.
• Develop and maintain written financial procedures and internal controls; manage vendor contracts, W‑9s, and payment history.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years in accounting or financial management; nonprofit experience preferred
• Working knowledge of GAAP; experience supporting annual audits and 990 filings
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll coordination
• Strong attention to detail, able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Self‑motivated with a collaborative, accountable work style

• CPA license or CPA candidacy
• Experience with , Expensify, Stripe, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with ADP, Tri Net, or other HR/payroll platforms
• Salesforce or comparable CRM experience
• Knowledge of Hawaiʻi’s nonprofit regulatory environment (DCCA, State Charity Registration, TDI)

This is a mission-driven organization where your work directly enables advocacy and community impact across Hawaii. Collaboration, transparency, and a commitment to equity and inclusion define the team’s approach to all its work, including financial management.

A moving allowance is available for the right candidate relocating to Oahu.